- Matchup: Golden State Valkyries vs New York Liberty
- Scheduled Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026
- Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
- Broadcast: Prime Video
- Betting Odds: Golden State (+1.5)
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The Golden State Valkyries (26-11) are set to face the New York Liberty (23-15) at Barclays Center this Thursday, with New York starting as 1.5-point favorites. The over/under for this matchup is set at 162.5 points.
In their last outing, the Golden State Valkyries secured a solid victory against the Minnesota Lynx, finishing with a score of 80-66. Golden State showcased a shooting efficiency of 43.7% (31 of 71) and successfully made 12 of their 33 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free throw line, they converted 6 out of 8 attempts, achieving a 75.0% scoring rate. On the boards, Golden State pulled down 31 rebounds, including 11 on the offensive end, while recording 23 assists and forcing the Lynx into 17 turnovers with 12 steals. Defensively, the Valkyries held the Lynx to a shooting percentage of 35.6% (21 of 59). Minnesota notched 6 assists and 2 steals, accruing a total of 32 rebounds (6 offensive, 26 defensive) and blocking 4 shots. The Lynx managed a free throw percentage of 77.8%, making 14 of 18 attempts, and went 10 out of 30 from beyond the three-point line.
Cecilia Zandalasini was particularly impactful, contributing 18 points on 7 of 17 shooting over 30 minutes. She also recorded 1 rebound and 1 assist, showcasing her well-rounded performance.
The Golden State Valkyries enter this matchup with an impressive record of 26-11. The team has been effective from the three-point range, hitting 34.5% of their attempts (392 of 1,136), and boasting a free throw percentage of 77.6%. They average 82.5 points per game, ranking 14th in the league, while shooting 42.1% from the floor. The Valkyries commit an average of 10.4 turnovers per game and rack up 19.3 personal fouls collectively. On the boards, Golden State averages 32.5 rebounds and has registered 706 assists this season, placing them 15th in assists across the league. Defensively, they force 13.8 turnovers per game and average 19.1 personal fouls, allowing opponents to shoot 34.1% from distance. Notably, they lead the WNBA in points allowed per game, conceding just 76.3 points. Their opponents shoot 42.5% against them, while Golden State surrenders 32.6 rebounds per game and holds the top position in terms of assists allowed with 676 given up this season.
In their last match, the New York Liberty triumphed over the Indiana Fever, wrapping up the game at 109-102. The Liberty amassed 28 defensive rebounds alongside 6 offensive boards, totaling 34 rebounds for the game. They turned the ball over 14 times and notched 4 steals. The Fever were whistled for 24 personal fouls, granting the Liberty 29 free throw attempts, of which they made 24 for an impressive 82.8% conversion rate. From three-point range, New York was successful on 11 of 27 attempts (40.7%). Conclusively, they shot 37 of 64 from the field, equating to 57.8%, while the Fever achieved 40 of 70 shots for a 57.1% shooting rate. Indiana shot 42.3% from beyond the arc with 11 out of 26 attempts and converted 11 out of 22 free throws (50.0%). Defensively, New York allowed Indiana to haul in 27 rebounds overall (3 on the offensive end).
Breanna Stewart was a standout performer for the Liberty, achieving 22 points on 8 out of 16 shooting for a 50.0% field goal percentage, alongside 8 rebounds and 7 assists in 35 minutes of play.
The New York Liberty currently sports a record of 23-15 this season. They average 18.7 fouls per game and maintain an outstanding free throw rate of 85.0%. New York also accumulates 21.1 assists per game (7th in the WNBA) and averages 13.7 turnovers. They have tallied a total of 3,448 points for the season, averaging 90.7 points per game, and secure 35.1 rebounds per contest. Offensively, the Liberty rank 4th in the WNBA with a field goal percentage of 46.6%. Defensively, they rank 8th in points allowed per game with 87.6, conceding 21.6 assists and 31.3 rebounds, standing at 12th and 3rd respectively in these categories. New York’s defense permits 35.3% shooting from beyond the arc (352 of 996) and allows 74.5% success at the free throw line. They force an average of 11.2 turnovers each game while allowing opponents to shoot 45.5% from the field (8th in the league).
Which team will emerge victorious in tonight’s WNBA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Back Golden State (+1.5)
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